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Big tech companies, bad actors, or gov't entities leverage people’s sensitive health data for their own profit. And hostile states have used private health data against people to further their anti-LGBTQ + anti-choice crusades. Tell Gov. Hochul to sign legislation to protect NYers' health data:

action.aclu.org

Protect New Yorkers' Private Health Information

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 13h

In response to rising bias and hate incidents, Mayor Mamdani’s new plan is an important step to combat antisemitism in our city, particularly its support for education and prevention. Hate has no place in NYC.

cityandstateny.com

Mamdani’s plan to fight antisemitism includes PSAs, funding for synagogues

The New York City mayor’s commitments come in a new strategy to combat antisemitism that declines to define antisemitism.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 14h

The SRG is a violent unit with an inflated budget and a well-documented pattern of brutalizing New Yorkers who are exercising their free speech rights. Tell City Council to pass the CURB Act, end the SRG’s deployment at protests, and ban the unit’s most aggressive and unwarranted tactics 👇

action.aclu.org

CURB the NYPD’s Abuse of Protesters

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 14h

According to the NYPD, the Mamdani admin has approved sending the SRG to protests, despite having the authority to block it. If true, this is alarming. The mayor must keep his pledge to disband the SRG + the City Council must pass the CURB Act to prevent other units from implementing these tactics.

politico.com

Inside Mamdani’s fraught effort to rein in the NYPD unit he pledged to end

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 18h

ALPR cameras are: 👎error-prone 👎routinely abused by police and government agencies 👎incredibly invasive We should all be free to go about our daily lives without fear of being tracked and surveilled. Tell NY's elected officials to pass guardrails on ALPR technology in our state now:

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Demand ALPR Guardrails in New York

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 29/09/2026

New Yorkers deserve to understand how our judicial system works. Every day, judges make decisions that can dramatically impact everyday New Yorkers’ rights. Today’s ruling rightly reaffirms that we deserve a judicial system that is transparent, accountable, and responsive to the public.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 29/09/2026

The NYPD failed to document nearly *10,000* stops just in 2025. This is a blatant disregard for NYers’ constitutional rights. Thirteen years after stop-and-frisk was ruled unconstitutional, there is simply no excuse for police to continue to evade accountability and oversight by misreporting stops.

amny.com

Nearly 10,000 NYPD street stops went missing from department books, federal monitor says | amNewYork

Thousands of NYPD street stops may have vanished from the department's books last year, according to a new court-ordered report that found cops continued to

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 28/09/2026

The NYPD has spent millions of taxpayer dollars on the SRG’s budget, and the city has spent millions more on legal settlements stemming from misconduct. There's no time to waste. Tell Speaker Menin, Council member Feliz, and your reps to schedule a hearing for the CURB Act now:

action.aclu.org

CURB the NYPD’s Abuse of Protesters

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 28/09/2026

Over at the NY City Council, a common-sense bill to rein in the NYPD’s most abusive tactics is awaiting passage. But before the Communities United to Reject Brutality (CURB) Act can get to a vote, it needs a hearing. That's where you come in.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 28/09/2026

While Mayor Mamdani has stressed that he remains committed to disbanding the SRG, the unit continues to operate and was fully funded in the most recent budget. This is unacceptable. The Mayor must prioritize disbanding the unit before they abuse more New Yorkers.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 28/09/2026

It's good that Mayor Mamdani is reiterating his campaign pledge to disband the SRG - the violent unit of the NYPD with a bloated budget, biased training, and a well-documented history of brutalizing NYers at protests. But vague assurances won't cut it, and the Mayor can do more to curb the SRG 🧵

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 28/09/2026

Wherever you are on the gender spectrum, you have the right to be yourself at school. Know your rights ⤵️

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Your Rights as a Transgender, Gender-Nonconforming, Nonbinary, or Intersex Student - NYCLU

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 28/09/2026

This is appalling. We need to strengthen protections for LGBTQ+ students -- not weaken them. Remember: In New York, LGBTQ+ students are still protected against discrimination in schools by state laws that go beyond Title IX’s and the federal Constitution’s protections.

thehill.com

Education Department formally rescinds Title IX protections for LGBTQ students

The Education Department announced Monday it has formally rescinded the Biden-era Title IX interpretation that gave sex-based discrimination protections to students on the basis of sexual orientati…

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 28/09/2026

Between Flock, Rekor, Axon, and more, it doesn’t matter which company has its creepy cameras in your community. They all have the same problems: a lack of transparency, oversight, and regulation. Tell NY's elected officials to put the brakes on license plate readers and implement guardrails now:

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Demand ALPR Guardrails in New York

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 28/09/2026

If you live in or travel within Nassau County, Big Brother knows a lot about where you shop, work, worship, and more. With Flock cameras stationed every 9.5 miles, Nassau residents are amongst the most watched in the U.S. But driving a car shouldn't open us up to pervasive government surveillance.

nypost.com

Exclusive | Nassau County has a Flock Safety camera every 9.5 miles, residents among one of America’s most surveilled: Data

Flock Safety is a controversial brand of AI-powered cameras that scan and store info on every car that drives past, including license plates and distinct features like dents and bumper stickers.

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ACLU of Massachusetts @aclum.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Abortion care is life-saving care. Mifepristone has a well-documented record of being safe and effective — and it has been used over 7.5 million times in the US since it was approved in 2000.

Light maroon graphic with pills that reads, "Mifepristone is a safe and effective medication used for abortion and miscarriage care" by ACLU.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 26/09/2026

Last September, 60 armed and masked federal agents descended on a factory in Cato, NY. They grabbed 100+ workers, including some U.S. citizens and green card holders, some of whom were deported without due process.⁠ ⁠ We're suing Trump's DHS for this unjustified raid that violated worker's rights.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 25/09/2026

Automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) threaten everyone's privacy — no matter which company's cameras are tracking us. Tell New York's elected officials that is enough is enough - it's time to put the brakes on license plate readers 👇

action.aclu.org

Demand ALPR Guardrails in New York

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 25/09/2026

This is great news. New Yorkers are fighting back against Flock's creepy cameras - and winning. Automatic license plate readers like Flock are invasive, prone to error, and the data they collect is frequently abused by the police and government agencies. Mass surveillance doesn't keep us safe.

timesunion.com

Dutchess County will remove Flock cameras after public backlash

The decision followed a packed public meeting on Wednesday, which prompted the county sheriff and district attorney to pull support for the cameras.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 25/09/2026

Good. ICE cannot be allowed to hold people in dehumanizing, abusive conditions at 26 Federal Plaza. We’ll keep holding the Trump administration accountable and fight to end ICE’s cruel, unconstitutional detention conditions across New York.

thecityreporter.nyc

Judge Limits Capacity at NY 'Black Site' ICE Holding Cells

The injunction stems from a lawsuit alleging ICE was cramming dozens of immigrants into small cells on the federal building’s 10th floor, often failing to provide adequate food and water.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 25/09/2026

"New Yorkers shouldn’t have to worry that they might be surveilled or kidnapped while driving to work, dropping their kids off at school or simply going about their day — whether by ICE or by local cops working as ICE agents." "State legislators must make protections for immigrant NYers airtight."

timesunion.com

Close loopholes in Local Cops, Local Crimes Act to protect New Yorkers

New law is only the first step; now the state must strengthen oversight and and pass New York for All

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National Immigration Law Center @nilc.org · 25/09/2026

No parent should ever have to fear choosing between taking their child to the doctor and keeping their family safe. M.'s story is heartbreaking and, alarmingly, one of many as a result of Trump's mass deportation machine. n.pr/4hekq4T

npr.org

Pediatricians raise the alarm on the effect of Trump's immigration crackdown on kids

The Trump administration has been pursuing a quiet immigration crackdown strategy: limiting access to health care and public services. The American Academy of Pediatrics is sounding the alarm about th...

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 25/09/2026

While Mayor Mamdani's policy restricting AI in schools is a good first step, there are broad exceptions that still leave students at risk.⁠ ⁠ Mamdani's DOE must do more to establish AI oversight in schools that is fully responsible, robust, and protective. Our city's students deserve nothing less.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 25/09/2026

We’re in federal court today to defend over 100 Venezuelan men who the Trump administration deported to a a torture prison in El Salvador last year. Multiple courts have found their removal under the wartime Alien Enemies Act was illegal — these men deserve to finally have their day in court.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 24/09/2026

Automatic License Plate Readers, like Flock, violate New Yorkers’ privacy by tracking wherever we drive, 24/7, without our consent, and recklessly sharing it far and wide. Tell your elected officials that you're counting on them to pass guardrails on ALPR technology in NY without delay:

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Demand ALPR Guardrails in New York

Please take action!

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ACLU of Texas @aclutx.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Yet another Texas family and community have been traumatized by an ICE shooting — this time Wilber Rafael Garcés Perez, a 28-year-old married Venezuelan father who was reportedly delivering food in Austin to support his son with a disability. 🧵

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Corene Kendrick @corene.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

So proud of the legal team at @aclu.org National Prison Project, @nyclu.org @maketheroadny.bsky.social & Wang Hecker on this victory. The 127 page opinion is available here: www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/defaul...

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 24/09/2026

It’s beyond shameful that the Trump administration has strong-armed NYU and Mt. Sinai into striking a deal that betrays trans young people in New York. Transgender young people deserve access to gender-affirming care, which helps them live as their authentic selves and can be lifesaving.

them.us

"Honor Your Oath": Hundreds Confront NYU Langone Hospital Over Caving to Trump on Trans Healthcare

Parents and advocates rallied outside the hospital after it agreed to pay $8.5 million and keep gender-affirming care closed to minors under a deal with the federal government.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 24/09/2026

This order rightly affirms that ICE cannot continue subjecting people to dehumanizing, abusive conditions at 26 Federal Plaza. We’ll continue to hold the Trump administration accountable and fight to end ICE’s cruel, unconstitutional detention conditions across New York.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 23/09/2026

The vast difference in students’ experiences is a result of a patchwork approach to sex ed in New York, where what young people learn depends almost entirely on where they live. NY does not require schools to teach comprehensive sex ed, and some students do not receive sex ed at all.

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Stereotypes, Stigma, and Silence: How New York Fails Students on Sex Ed - NYCLU

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 23/09/2026

Our new report on sex ed curriculum examined 50 school districts across New York State. We gave each district an A-F grade - and nearly half of the school districts received an F, based on their coverage of essential topics, the accuracy of the info taught to students, and how biased it was.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 23/09/2026

As the federal government attacks LGBTQ people, restricts reproductive healthcare, and pushes a narrow, regressive vision of gender and family, New York has a responsibility to give students the knowledge and tools to protect their bodily autonomy. View our report in full here:

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Stereotypes, Stigma, and Silence: How New York Fails Students on Sex Ed - NYCLU

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 23/09/2026

Students are continuing to bear the consequences of New York’s ongoing failure to provide comprehensive statewide sex ed curricula. The state ranks 10th in the nation for rates of chlamydia and 7th for gonorrhea. Nearly 20% of young people report experiencing sexual violence.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 23/09/2026

🩺 About a third ignore, misrepresent, or omit materials on STI prevention and treatment 🚨 Nearly 65% omit any mention of abortion This is unacceptable. It’s 2026, and New York still isn’t giving students a comprehensive, age-appropriate sex ed.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 23/09/2026

In our findings we uncovered that: 🧬 Over 1/3 of schools in our sample teach medically-inaccurate info on basic human biology & reproductive anatomy ✖️ The majority center abstinence as the primary or sole message in sex ed curriculum 🏳️‍🌈 Nearly half exclude or erase LGBTQ+ identities from curriculum

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 23/09/2026

📣 We just released a new report examining sex education curriculum in 50 school districts across NY. ⁠ ⁠ The report reveals inconsistent curricula that’s full of medical inaccuracies, excludes LGBTQ people and their identities, and promotes abstinence. Some students are not receiving sex ed at all.

nysfocus.com

From Hitler to Lady Gaga: Inside New York’s Sex Ed Classes

A NYCLU review of 50 New York school districts found inaccurate sex ed lessons, along with gaps on consent, contraception, and LGBTQ issues.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 23/09/2026

Trans people belong. Trans people belong. Trans people belong. Trans people belong. Trans people belong. Trans people belong.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 22/09/2026

🏫 What does the rapid deployment of AI mean for the 900k students in NYC’s public schools? 💪 What guardrails are in place for its use? 💻 What everyday changes are taking place because of its implementation? Hear from NYC students about how AI is used in their schools on this ep of Rights This Way 👇

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How AI is Invading NYC Schools - NYCLU

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 21/09/2026

CASE UPDATE: On Friday, DOJ announced a settlement with New York University Langone Hospitals (NYU) that allegedly resolves their investigation into NYU providing gender-affirming care to minors. Read our joint statement with @aclu.org & @nyclu.org about the settlement: lambdalegal.lgbt/5ddx5vbk

Breaking news: Lambda Legal, ACLU, NYCLU Statement on DOJ’s Settlement with NYU to End Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth

Quote from joint statement that reads, "Because of our lawsuit and the resulting injunction, no patient information of any kind has been disclosed to the Department of Justice as part of NYU’s or Mount Sinai’s recently-announced settlements—nor could it be, as that order remains in full effect."

Quote from joint statement that reads, "While we don’t know the full terms of the agreement, we do know...that [it] puts political retribution over hospitals’ ethical and legal obligations to, and the well-being of, trans youth. Transgender young people deserve access to gender-affirming care."

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 21/09/2026

“What ICE is doing right now is an injustice against Hispanic people, to the point that it doesn’t matter if you’re Guatemalan, Salvadoran, Puerto Rican,” said Pedro Rojas, a plaintiff in our case. “Once they hear you speaking Spanish, they’re discriminating against you and mistreating you.”

nyclu.org

Cato, NY ICE Raid Violated Workers’ Rights: NYCLU Lawsuit

Federal agents arrested at least 57 workers. Many were denied opportunities to talk to lawyers or their families before agents rushed them to out-of-state detention facilities as far away as Louisiana...

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ACLU @aclu.org · 21/09/2026

A free press is essential to a free society. Our democracy depends on it.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 21/09/2026

For more than one year now, the Trump administration has been murdering civilians on the high seas. This immoral, illegal killing spree cannot go on one day longer.

bbc.com

US strikes on alleged drug boats could be crimes against humanity, says UN

A report says the attacks, of which there have been at least 68, were not self-defence.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 20/09/2026

The end of summer can be bittersweet, but we've got just the cure: for the next 72 hours, the entire NYCLU merch store is 40% off! Use code SUMMER40 at check out ☀️ shop.nyclu.org

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 18/09/2026

Trans young people deserve access to gender-affirming care. Period.

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ACLU of the District of Columbia @aclu-dc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Public criticism is part of the bargain elected officials accept when they take office. It's part of the job. But most importantly, that freedom of free speech is foundational to the healthy functioning of our democratic system.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 18/09/2026

2/ For decades, NYS DOCCS kept their deep-rooted culture of violence and lack of accountability for misconduct hidden from the public. Incarcerated New Yorkers and their loved ones deserve real accountability.

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DOCCS Officer Misconduct Database

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 18/09/2026

1/ No one should die at the hands of corrections officers. This is a step towards accountability for Robert L. Brooks Sr.‘s family, but it doesn’t erase the pain of his + countless other families whose loved ones have been killed in custody. Mr. Brooks’s fatal beating was not an isolated incident.

timesunion.com

NY will pay more than $10M to family of man beaten to death by prison officers

Robert L. Brooks Sr. died after he was beaten by multiple correction officers at Marcy Correctional Facility in December 2024. New York is paying millions of dollars to his family.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 18/09/2026

These trends that began under the aggressive and unaccountable policing of Mayor Eric Adams will continue under Mayor Mamdani unless the administration drastically changes course and ends the so-called "quality of life" policing tactics that disproportionately target Black and brown New Yorkers.

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